SERP Snippet Preview
A SERP snippet preview is a tool that simulates how a page title, URL and meta description may appear in Google search results and flags text that is likely to be cut off.
Unlimited and free. Runs entirely in your browser, nothing is sent to a server.
65 title characters, 124 description characters. Part of your text is likely to be truncated.
A simulation, not a Google screenshot. Google may show different text.
How to use the SERP Snippet Preview
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Enter your title. Type or paste the page title you plan to use in the title tag.
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Add the URL and description. Enter the page URL and the meta description you want to test.
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Check the width meters. The title meter compares your estimated pixel width with a 600 pixel guideline, and the description meter compares character length with a typical display range.
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Compare desktop and mobile. Switch between desktop and mobile previews, then edit the text until nothing is flagged as truncated.
How the preview estimates truncation
Google shortens titles by width, not by character count, so a title of 60 narrow letters can fit where 50 wide letters do not. This tool measures your text in your browser using an Arial-style font and compares it with a commonly cited 600 pixel guideline for desktop titles.
Treat the result as an estimate. Google does not publish exact limits, changes its result layout from time to time, and may rewrite a title or description to better match the query. A preview helps you avoid obvious truncation; it cannot guarantee what Google will show.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title pixel limit in Google?
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Google truncates titles by pixel width, and a figure of roughly 600 pixels on desktop is commonly used as a guideline. Google does not publish an official number and it can change, so this tool reports an estimate and warns when your title is likely to be shortened.
Does Google rewrite titles and descriptions?
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Yes, sometimes. Google may replace your title tag or meta description with other text from the page when it judges that text matches the query better. A well-written, accurate title and description make a rewrite less likely, but it can still happen.
Is my text sent anywhere?
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No. The preview is calculated in your browser using canvas text measurement. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored, so you can safely test unpublished titles and descriptions.
Should I include a date in the snippet?
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A date is optional. Google decides whether to show one based on the page and may use its own signals rather than your input. This tool lets you add a date only to show how a snippet with a date prefix looks; it does not make Google display one.
Related tools
Check the live results Google actually shows with the Google SERP Checker.